US Bridges

Aldrich Road over N.Branch Metedeconk Rivr

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.4 Miles West of US 9 · Structure no. 130HL22

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,190
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aldrich Road over N.Branch Metedeconk Rivr is a concrete continuous slab carrying Aldrich Road over N.Branch Metedeconk Rivr in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,190 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,028 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAldrich Road
CrossesN.Branch Metedeconk Rivr
Location1.4 Miles West of US 9
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.14763, -74.25384
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,190 (2023)
Projected traffic11,028 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$371,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aldrich Road over N.Branch Metedeconk Rivr built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aldrich Road over N.Branch Metedeconk Rivr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Aldrich Road over N.Branch Metedeconk Rivr carry?

About 9,190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Aldrich Road over N.Branch Metedeconk Rivr?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Aldrich Road over N.Branch Metedeconk Rivr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.